المملكة: The inaugural edition of the “Salone del Mobile” exhibition will be launched in Riyadh, November 26
Declared Architecture and Design Arts Authority The capital, Riyadh, will host the inaugural edition of the “Salone del Mobile. Milan” exhibition during the period from 26 to 28 November next, thus opening a new portal that enhances Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the most important international events specialized in Design and Furniture.
The announcement came during the Cultural Investment Conference organized by the Ministry of Culture under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him – at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, constituting the first stop in a long path of cooperation that will reach its peak in 2026 with the holding of the grand edition of this global event in the Kingdom.
An opportunity to stimulate creative industries
For her part, the CEO of the Architecture Arts and Design Authority confirmed, Dr. Sumaya Al-Sulaiman said that hosting “Salone del Mobile” in Riyadh is not just a passing event, but rather a qualitative step that reflects the Kingdom’s ambition to enhance its position on the global design map.
She explained that the exhibition constitutes a wide window for cooperation between Saudi and international designers, opening new horizons To exchange experiencesand stimulate creative industries in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Al-Sulaiman added that this edition will contribute to attracting qualitative investments to the local design sector, and providing a fertile environment for the birth of new partnerships that enable Saudi talents to showcase their work on major international platforms.
An international presence in Riyadh
For her part, Maria Porro, head of the “Salone del Mobile. Milan” exhibition, indicated that Holding the first edition in Riyadh represents an opportunity to build strategic bridges of cooperation between Saudi and Italian companies, stressing that Italian design – with its history and creative power – will contribute to supporting the paths of quality, innovation and sustainability in major urban projects within the Kingdom.
The event witnesses the participation of more than 35 Italian brands, in addition to national initiatives led by the Authority, most notably the “Design in Saudi Arabia” initiative, which aims to empower industrial designers and highlight the Kingdom’s position in the global creative scene.
The exhibition also includes a programme. Culturally rich, it includes workshops and dialogue sessions in which experts and designers from Saudi Arabia and Italy participate, to open in-depth discussions about the future of architecture and design, and the urban transformations taking place in the Kingdom.
An integrated experience for visitors
To enrich the visitors’ experience, the exhibition allocated creative spaces that include a business meeting area designed to hold partnerships and present presentations between Italian brands and decision-makers, in addition to field tours of the leading urban projects in Riyadh, and an artistic installation work designed by the “Gio Forma” studio. The “Lifestyle” area will also embrace a unique convergence between Saudi and Italian brands in a space that reflects the fusion of culture and design.
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